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Aisha Buhari, Patience Jonathan Meet In Aso Rock (Photos)

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, met with her predecessor, Patience Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. Aisha Buhari took to Twitter to share her experience from the short visit. She shared that their discussions focused on women participation

FG resumes payment of wage award to civil servants

Federal Civil Servants on Thursday night confirmed the receipt of their October 2023 wage awards months after a temporary suspension of payment. Recall that the payment of N35,000 wage award was an agreement reached between the Federal Government and the Organized

Governor gives condition for payment of new minimum wage

The Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that no governor is against approval of a living wage for workers in Nigeria. Oyebanji said the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) was only clamouring for fiscal federalism that would culminate in the ability

I used to dress dead bodies - Patience Ozokwor

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, widely known as Mama G, has reflected on her life and struggles before stardom. Speaking on the sidelines of the pre-premiere dinner of Funke Akindele's movie, 'Everybody Loves Jenifa', Mama G said she did odd jobs

Christmas: Nigerian govt gives update on workers' salaries payment

The Nigerian government said December salaries of federal workers have been paid since Monday, 23 December, 2024, amid this year's Christmas celebrations. Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General, Mr. Bawa Mokwa, disclosed

EFCC Discovers Patience Jonathan's N6bn Abuja Plaza

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has discovered an uncompleted eight-storey building in a prime area of Abuja allegedly belonging to Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The building, which has been described by the

Patience Jonathan Dares EFCC, Recovers N2bn Hotel

Patience, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has recovered her N2bn hotel which was sealed off by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in June, The PUNCH has learnt. In June, the EFCC placed the red inscriptions, 'EFCC Under Investigation

700 Schools Shut Down for non-Payment of Fees

Osun State Internal Revenue Service (OIRS) has sealed off over 700 private nursery, primary and secondary schools for non-payment of registration fees and taxes. Acting Chairman Bicci Alli said at a news briefing in Osogbo that the institutions disregarded

ASUU clears air on Tinubu's payment of withheld salaries.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has revealed that only a fraction of its members has received a portion of their withheld salaries from the Federal Government. ASUU's National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the development to Channels

Woman opens door to find tiger patiently waiting outside

A woman was left in shock after opening her door to find a massive tiger patiently waiting outside. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), shows the moment she unknowingly opened her door, only to come face-to-face with

Manchester United Fans Lose Patience After Another Onana Mistake

According to a report released by Goal, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana faces intense scrutiny after a costly error handed Tottenham Hotspur an early advantage in their Premier League clash. Frustrated fans flooded social media, calling his mistake

Armed Forces personnel refute alleged non-payment of allowances

Personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN have refuted allegations of non-payment of operations' allowances to soldiers involved in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the country. They noted that since his appointment by the President, the

Patience Ozokwo bags Honorary Doctorate Degree from UK University

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo expresses overwhelming joy after receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theatre and Media Arts. The award, conferred by Achievers Networks Academy, UK, also honoured Yoruba film legends Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko

Patience Jonathan Celebrates Honorary Degree From Rivers University (Video)

The event, which brought together dignitaries and well-wishers, also featured a spirited celebration led by women's groups in her honour. Patience Jonathan, a former Nigerian First Lady  has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Psychology, Guidance

Lagos Sweepers Protest Non-Payment of 5 Months Salaries

Sweepers employed by Dafunol International Limited, a contractor engaged by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the non-payment of their five months' salaries. The sweepers who were in their sweeping kits

Senate Panel Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Patience Jonathan's Accounts

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions on Wednesday asked Stanbic IBTC Bank and Zenith Bank to unfreeze two accounts linked to the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience. In a report by Punch, the members the panel took

Patience Jonathan Recovers N2 billion hotel From EFCC

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has recovered a N2 billion hotel that was previously seized from her and sealed off by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to PUNCH, the hotel has been reopened allegedly on directives from the

Nigerian man sells blood to hospital, flaunts payment online

A Nigerian man sparked conversation on social media after selling his blood to a hospital and flaunting the money he was paid online. This was revealed in a video he posted on his page, where he added a caption that reads: "You dey hungry, you forget to sell